Sunday Night

[secret love]

Originally Posted by nicole21290

Exactly. From one of my favourite interviews (for the laughs) - http://bla.fleetwoodmac.net/index.ph..._v2&id=455&c=9

We left at 4:30 p.m. for the 8:15 concert. Sound check is early because, whatever the voodoo that she do, Stevie, who brings her two Yorkies, "needs three hours to get ready."

Why?

"She gets a massage."

But if you have to get "up" for a performance, isn't massage relaxing, not stimulating?

Lindsey, who "personally could arrive 15 minutes before and walk right onstage," doesn't know. He only knows she needs three hours to get ready.

Obviously you've never given a two hour stage performance. Singing involves utilising the accessory muscles in the chest...to sing well you need to consciously adjust your breathing so that you breathe using your diaphragm, rather than breathing with your upper lungs like most people do in everyday life.

Stevie Nicks is 65 years old so her muscle tone has declined signficantly as a natural part of ageing, this is not preventable and can only be delayed through regular weight training. Not only does Stevie sing while on stage, obviously she dances around a lot and stands for minimum two hours without ever sitting down during this time period.

I guess what I am trying to say is yes, Stevie wants to "get up" and in the zone, she wants to be psyched and energetic before she goes on stage...however for a woman of her age extra pre-performances measures such as a massage are a wise choice just to relax her muscles, release some tension and so on; in turn this will help her to dance more freely and fluidly on stage.

Sorry, too much information?

TL;DR: Stage performances are physically gruelling and a pre-show massage helps to prevent some of the wear and tear/pain on the body that can result from the singing/dancing/standing for a long time on stage. Also lets Nicks loosen up a little to feel fresh, calm her pre-show nerves/jitters and settle herself mentally so that she can focus on putting on a great show I would say!

Warning: Rant about celebrities being privileged and not appreciating it

Edit: Sorry - did not realise that you were quoting Lindsey Buckingham! Ick that man is a silly old fool...he doesn't understand women at all, nor does he have an empathy for Stevie, clearly. But the interview is quite funny!!! Ah, Linds.....
http://bla.fleetwoodmac.net/index.ph..._v2&id=455&c=9
^I must say I read the above interview in full and cannot believe what I am reading. Honestly. "Matching earrings" are the only thing Kristen has to forgo while travelling with Lindsey and the kids? Sorry to LB fans but...JesusMaryandJoseph! Last time I checked my bank account the balance was about $2 Australian. Not $200000000, just two dollars. I would not buy my girlfriend or any of friends/family a diamond necklance with matching earrings when the same money could be spent on, oh, I don't know - maybe putting food on the table. Pay the rent, power bills, council rates, electricity. Luckily my parents support me - but they don't have much money either. It sickens me to see celebrities splurge on meaningless possessions when there are families who work damn hard: people who have never done cocaine. People who couldn't afford cocaine. People who have always worked when there is wrk available and have done so for very little reumeration. People with money should donate it to charities to help the homeless. Or sponsor people who are doing it tough. Just how sheltered Kirsten must be when jewellery on Mother's Day is a given, no questions asked. I'm going to say it: trophy wife maybe?